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Papers by Irfan Iftekhar

Drug abuse remains a complex and pressing issue, with far-reaching consequences for individuals, ... more Drug abuse remains a complex and pressing issue, with far-reaching consequences for individuals, families, and society as a whole. This article offers a retrospective analysis, delving into the evolution of drug abuse prevention, treatment, and policy. By examining the past, we gain valuable insights into the innovative approaches, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped our understanding and response to this pervasive menace. Through a multidisciplinary lens, we explore the transformative power of prevention, the critical importance of comprehensive treatment, and the role of enlightened policies in addressing drug abuse.

Today the hospitals are trying to create such soothing environs with better nursing care. ICU is ... more Today the hospitals are trying to create such soothing environs with better nursing care.
ICU is filled with machinery; blinking monitors, ventilators, oxygen masks, IV pumps these generate a typical melody, which is fearful. Working in such environment requires tremendous courage. Critical care nursing was invented to ﬂourish in this setting, where the most acutely ill and injured receive concentrated nursing care to enhance survival.

It is the era of conservation of thinking as to how much should be conserved for use in future. T... more It is the era of conservation of thinking as to how much should be conserved for use in future. The tax on gasoline would ultimately force the consumer to "conserve" more gasoline by purchasing less

Federico Fellini-Satyricon An original and fantastic films ever made, Fellini Satyricon (1969) "... more Federico Fellini-Satyricon
An original and fantastic films ever made, Fellini Satyricon (1969) "a free adaptation of the Petronius classic" is perhaps best viewed not as a historical "sword and sandal" epic (the likes of Ben-Hur, Spartacus), but as what its director called "my science fiction film of the past

In Asia the disposable income has risen while prices of mobile phone of all varieties have gone d... more In Asia the disposable income has risen while prices of mobile phone of all varieties have gone down. The mobile phones are now being replaced with new Smartphone with touch screens. Large screen Smartphone are now increasingly popular and are a status symbol

What you achieve is the result of what you do, or fail to do, day-by-day and year-by-year. Some o... more What you achieve is the result of what you do, or fail to do, day-by-day and year-by-year. Some of the times I think that the achievement of someone amongst my friends is very good while I have not been able to achieve that glory.

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For the Muslim, the fast of Ramadan has specific regulations and rules (fiqh). Islamic scholars h... more For the Muslim, the fast of Ramadan has specific regulations and rules (fiqh). Islamic scholars have outlined the fasting requirements for the general population, and explain the accommodations that can be made when someone is unable to fast because of sickness or other health reasons.

Journal of Health Management

The article aims at formulating a feminist agenda to empower women living in highly patriarchal a... more The article aims at formulating a feminist agenda to empower women living in highly patriarchal and traditional surroundings with several obstacles. The ‘agenda’ is based on the premises that no doubt efficient policing, stringent punishments and legal measures would reduce the incidences of crime against women but these cannot eliminate growing gender inequality in India unless and until the mindset of the society is changed. The article suggests that women-centred reproductive healthcare may alter patriarchal constructs despite strong structural resistance. Ensuring reproductive rights and improving living conditions could be fast track to progress. And this feminist agenda will contribute significantly towards women’s empowerment.

Sustainability in the Food Industry, 2009

... Barbosa-Canovas, Anthony J. Fontana, Jr, Shelly J. Schmidt, and Theodore P. Labuza) r Whey Pr... more ... Barbosa-Canovas, Anthony J. Fontana, Jr, Shelly J. Schmidt, and Theodore P. Labuza) r Whey Processing, Functionality and Health Beneﬁts ... 3, 2008 18: 48 viii Contents Chapter 8. Sustainability in Food and Beverage Manufacturing Companies 185 Cheri Chastain, JC Vis, B ...

American Journal of Psychiatry, 2003

Diabetes is generally divided into the categories ‘type 1 diabetes’ and ‘type 2 diabetes’. They h... more Diabetes is generally divided into the categories ‘type 1 diabetes’ and ‘type 2 diabetes’. They have much in common with each other, but differ in the cause and urgency of treatment necessary (see Table 1.1). As a broad generalization, type 1 diabetes occurs in those who are generally younger, so children and teenagers are more likely to have type 1 diabetes, and those in middle age type 2. It is also true that those with type 1 diabetes are generally of normal weight, while overweight is common in those with type 2. It is certain that overweight is a risk for type 2 diabetes, and not for type 1.

The main reason for the growth of MNCs in SSA is a positive change in SSA political and economic ... more The main reason for the growth of MNCs in SSA is a positive change in SSA political and economic environment with democratization and economic integration making the biggest impact. The spread of democracy is gradually making economic systems more plausible and also opening up entrepreneurial opportunities and fostering a new market place

Outsourcing strategy has recently become very important topic in both business world and academic... more Outsourcing strategy has recently become very important topic in both business world and academic literature. It has changed the way that firms compete in diverse industries ranging from hospitality, information technology, automobiles, aerospace, oil and gas, telecommunications, pharmaceutical or financial services etc. Academic research suggests that many multinational and national companies benefited from this strategy. This has influenced even further research, which started to focus on key success factors of outsourcing in relationships between the clients and vendors. Management of outsourcing relationships has been strongly developed in industries such as: manufacturing or information systems. However, there has been little attention given to hospitality industry, for which due to the nature of its product, outsourcing plays very important role. This dissertation identifies and analyses the key success factors of outsourcing relationships proposed by different industries

Annotated Bibliography of Unpublished Honors Thesis on Gender Differences in pleasant, emotional,... more Annotated Bibliography of Unpublished Honors Thesis
on Gender Differences in pleasant, emotional, autobiographical memories.

One of the very familiar and universal bacterial infections is caused by Staphylococcus aureus. S... more One of the very familiar and universal bacterial infections is caused by Staphylococcus aureus. So much so that it is the cause of nearly 0.25 million afflictions, more than a thousand hospitalizations, while 6 afflicted persons die due to S.aurues each year. Staphylococcus aureus is a Gram-positive, oxidase-negative, non-motile microorganism and facultative anaerobic. Nearly 32 species of this genus is found so far and Staphylococcus aureus is ofne of them. Other species are mostly found in various other mammals but are found not to afflict humans. Like most other unsolved riddles, origin of Staphylococcus aureus is yet to be understood. However modern theories hint that it is a decendent of the prehistoric soil bacteria. It was Anton Rosenbach, a German physician, who in 1884 vindicated it. Growing like grapes, the Staphylococcus aureus also grows in clusters but is immobile. Staphyleis is a Greek word for " bunch of grapes, " and cocci, means " spherical bacteria." Aureus is Latin for " gold, " and so given as it always grew in yellow colonies. S.aureus cells are of abou 1 micrometer in diameter; so 1,000 cells lined up next to each other would cover a distance of only 1 millimeters. This experiment was carried out for a comparison of the growth rate of S. Aureus grow on soft (Camembert) & hard (cheddar) cheeses as well as to assess the effect of the cheese handling, storage temperature growth rate time of Staphylococcus aureus.

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Journal of Health Management

Sustainability in the Food Industry, 2009

American Journal of Psychiatry, 2003

that religion and spirituality are intertwined for most people, but others separate spirituality ... more that religion and spirituality are intertwined for most people, but others separate spirituality from religion, grounding it in ecology, humanism or spirituality. Individuals who view themselves as spiritual but not religious are more of a modern development and have contributed to the polarization of spirituality and religion (Wulff, 1997). This polarization has led to three particularly salient contrasts (Zinnbauer et al., 1999). First, religion is considered external and institutional, whereas spirituality is considered personal and relational. Second, religion is viewed as a static, substantive entity, whereas spirituality is dynamic and functional. Third, religion is depicted negatively, whereas spirituality is depicted positively. These characterizations, however, fail to clarify the nature of the two constructs.

The most interesting and influential thinker in the fifth century was Socrates, whose ded... more The most interesting and influential thinker in the fifth century was Socrates, whose dedication to careful reasoning transformed the entire enterprise. Since he sought genuine knowledge rather than mere victory over an opponent, Socrates employed the same logical tricks developed by the Sophists to a new purpose, the pursuit of truth. Thus, his willingness to call everything into question and his determination to accept nothing less than an adequate account of the nature of things make him the first clear exponent of critical philosophy.

Examination of the medical profession and its ethics was a neglected field of research in the las... more Examination of the medical profession and its ethics was a neglected field of research in the last half century, both in American and international literature. The promising possibilities appearing in the last decades of the 20th century within the scope of human biology and medicine (organ transplants, artificial life support systems, in vitro fertilization, prenatal diagnostics, genetic engineering, stem cell research, etc.) and the ethical issues accompanying them stood – and still stand – in the center of attention. Behind them, the changes reforming the very essence of the medical profession and medical ethics went almost unnoticed.

The paper focuses on the exploration of the different Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strat... more The paper focuses on the exploration of the different Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies that are employed by the headquarters and the subsidiaries of various multinational companies (MNCs). In order to do so, a research study is done on six multinational companies of different sectors from 4 headquarters and 2 subsidiaries. This study involves the design and structure of the management systems of the CSR in the headquarters and the subsidiaries and the differences and similarities between them. In order to complete the study, qualitative research method is used. Moreover, this study makes use of interviews and online sources or online publications to collect data and then organize them into results.

Negative self-image is an eating disorder. ED includes anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-e... more Negative self-image is an eating disorder. ED includes anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorders and a number of eating variants which are disordered. Eating disorders are complex and are caused by more than one disorder, the genetic predisposition, neurochemical factors, psychological factors, psychiatric disturbances and sociocultural influences. ED is more of mental health illness than a simple disorder.

Rivalry, clash of culture and opinions is to be found everywhere, including the medical world. In... more Rivalry, clash of culture and opinions is to be found everywhere, including the medical world. In the United States this cultural clash is a burning issue even today. Often conflict of cultures lead to a dejected fate, even though when both sides desire is the best, but the disagreement on the belief is the root to handicap in communication

This dissertation will overlook the current sustainability situation in global scale and what has... more This dissertation will overlook the current sustainability situation in global scale and what has been done or what is being done by the food industry to promote sustainability as a lifestyle and as the method of business practice

The legislation alone cannot make justice available to citizens in society. Seeking equality in a... more The legislation alone cannot make justice available to citizens in society. Seeking equality in an unequal society is a task demanding concerted action on the part of the individuals, the community, government and the judiciary on a continuing basis. This is what women as a class must realize in their struggle for equal justice in the democratic republic of India.

Personality is defined in psychology as the organized totality that makes a person unique, this p... more Personality is defined in psychology as the organized totality that makes a person unique, this particular combination of traits, needs, and motivations influences the way of behaving, thinking, and approaching internal and external situations. Although there is consensus on this broad personality definition, there are several theories that highlight different aspects.

The e-commerce portals gave the consumer a sense of achievement as the consumer can now browse wh... more The e-commerce portals gave the consumer a sense of achievement as the consumer can now browse whatever product he or she desired to buy, and still be on the move, thanks to the smartphone. This thrill of buying was also associated with lucrative discounts and deals, offered by the 'deal sites' like Snapdeal, Flipkart, Groupon, Yebhi etc. This model of business became the talk of the town, from the teenagers, to the housewives, from students to the teachers, the chance to crack a great deal with discounts of upto 80 percent was too great to be neglected.

This study explores practices of business model generation in context of internet based startups ... more This study explores practices of business model generation in context of internet based startups and examines which tools and methods can be applied in bringing an idea to market. These practices are further analyzed using known theories within the field of entrepreneurship.

Individualism is the theme of "Self-Reliance" one of Emerson's candid statement of his philosophy... more Individualism is the theme of "Self-Reliance" one of Emerson's candid statement of his philosophy of individualism. This is a philosophy of Emerson that regards the individual to be above all, the societies, religions and institutions

This study aims to show the advantages of having hand-made or artisan products can go a long way ... more This study aims to show the advantages of having hand-made or artisan products can go a long way to add value to the international retail business and global lifestyle brands, than those products which are machine made and mass produced.

Some people see these terms as polar opposites, while others view them as having overlapping dime... more Some people see these terms as polar opposites, while others view them as having overlapping dimensions. Worthington and Sandage (2001) have noted that religion and spirituality are intertwined for most people, but others separate spirituality from religion, grounding it in ecology, humanism or spirituality. Individuals who view themselves as spiritual but not religious are more of a modern development and have contributed to the polarization of spirituality and religion

In order to develop belief on anything, awareness is an essential ingredient, which, in the case ... more In order to develop belief on anything, awareness is an essential ingredient, which, in the case of success in a variety of environments, is a key indicator as other skills like quality and task that you undertake can be traced back to this ingredient, called awareness.

Authenticity embraces genuineness, actions that match the words, and building a culture focused o... more Authenticity embraces genuineness, actions that match the words, and building a culture focused on a shared long-term mission and vision, integrity and trust, as opposed to hypocrisy while integrity may be interpreted as foundational to authenticity.

Sex determination in domestic animals has always been a challenge with considerable implications ... more Sex determination in domestic animals has always been a challenge with considerable implications for livestock production systems. Much improvements can be made to the Vitro fertilization techniques with a blend of sex sorted sperm and ovum pick up (OPU) which could also lead to the development of commercial opportunities.

Codependency is about control – control that a person uses to manage people and situations that t... more Codependency is about control – control that a person uses to manage people and situations that threaten predictability, peace, harmony and loving acceptance. The word " codependency " is used to describe a set of characteristics that include certain learned behaviors, a predictable way of thinking and a particular self-concept or self-image. These characteristics are learned, arising from a prolonged exposure to oppressive rules and practices that prevent free and open expression of feelings, thoughts and behaviors. Codependency is most often associated with growing up in a dysfunctional home where a family member goes astray. Dysfunctional homes can also be the result of mental illness, childhood abuse and neglect, or chronic psychological trauma. In such cases, children learn to focus on the inconsistencies in their environment, rather than on their own needs and feelings.

There are four Gospels in the New Testament which are unlike any other book known to the humankin... more There are four Gospels in the New Testament which are unlike any other book known to the humankind. They resemble very much with ancient biographies in terms of genre, the difference lies in the various types of literature contained therein and in evincing the Jewish narratives' influence which are found in the Old Testament. Besides these four Gospels also differ in remarkable ways from the genre of modern biographies, they are fiction like narratives and overtly evangelistic.

The mobile phone, along with the popularity of personal computers, has contributed to the increas... more The mobile phone, along with the popularity of personal computers, has contributed to the increased consciousness and idea of personal media, and the emergence of new kinds of media behavior. Cell phones have allowed people to be available to each other much more often and in more places. While this has some benefits, such as increased feelings of connectedness to others, a potential cost is the loss of autonomy and an increased perpetual accountability to another person.

Fantasy in the cinema is created through the inherently voyeuristic mechanism that comes into pla... more Fantasy in the cinema is created through the inherently voyeuristic mechanism that comes into play here more strongly than in the other arts. A Freudian psychoanalytic term, voyeurism refers to the erotic gratification of watching someone without being seen oneself, i.e. the activity of the Peeping Tom. Exhibitionism refers in psychoanalysis to the sensual gratification derived from showing one's body - or part of it - to another person, as in the pleasure of being seen, or seeing oneself on the screen.

Counseling is defined as an advice or guidance, especially as solicited from a knowledgeable pers... more Counseling is defined as an advice or guidance, especially as solicited from a knowledgeable person. Counseling is considered by many as the opportunity to share some affable and benign information with someone among the family, friends and colleague who most of the time is passing through bad days, in terms of health issues, financial problems or some other catastrophe. But that model of counseling does not just if the broad spectrum of this profession.

Nursing has been considerably integrated with HFS now and is being used to fortify clinical pract... more Nursing has been considerably integrated with HFS now and is being used to fortify clinical practicing hours. The phenomenon of augmenting HFS with clinical practice hours is also blessed by American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). Nurses often tend to become alarmed and sensitized to escalating health situations, due to the psychological process of risk sensitization.

The modern food system in various parts of the world is not sustainable. There has been an increa... more The modern food system in various parts of the world is not sustainable. There has been an increase in the number of people suffering from chronic diet related diseases and obesity. The current food production practices are also causing various environmental impacts. Apart from production and consumption, there is also the issue of food wastage which very common in the hospitality industry.

Here I want to analyze the scientific notion conveyed to us more than 1500 years ago and Western ... more Here I want to analyze the scientific notion conveyed to us more than 1500 years ago and Western scholars took no time to label it as a fairy tale which remained to them a fairy tale for more than 1400 years, only in the last century Western scientists admitted that it the torpor phenomenon as described in this surah is possible in human beings.

In Surat al-Kahf the story of the cave-men is one of the amazing facts that, unbelievable to scho... more In Surat al-Kahf the story of the cave-men is one of the amazing facts that, unbelievable to scholars and scientists some decades ago, is proved scientifically true, through the scientific statements and discoveries that we just came to know today, and perhaps are even hiding in them more statements that our future generations will discover.

Every year, Muslims spend one entire month in daytime fasting. Learn more about the observance of... more Every year, Muslims spend one entire month in daytime fasting. Learn more about the observance of Ramadan and the holiday that follows its completion, Eid al-Fitr (the Festival of Fast-Breaking).

What is the essence of the theology behind the return of Christ? If there is, to say, no delay in... more What is the essence of the theology behind the return of Christ? If there is, to say, no delay in the expectation of Parousia, and Christ returns this day, then as true Christians we have to take it as our last and then evangelize, whosoever we can. But if it does not happens so. Should I baptize? As a faithful Christian we must believe at His coming. God never revealed when Christ would come, although He informed us all about his second coming but not the precise time of his coming. Evangelism is crucial for those who desire to hear it, second come discipleship. Preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is like fulfilling the great commission. "Go therefore make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you?” Matthew 28:18-20

Many foods today contain industrial contaminants, pesticide and herbicide residues, preservatives... more Many foods today contain industrial contaminants, pesticide and herbicide residues, preservatives, and other unhealthy ingredients. One nuclear industry in US official publicly announced that plutonium was safe for human consumption and could be sprinkled on breakfast cereal and eaten without hazard. But when an anti-nuclear organization invited him to prove his claim by attending a plutonium breakfast, he declined to attend. Even major newsmagazines, TV and radio networks offer daily advice on exercise, weight control, cholesterol levels, heart care, and more. But much of this information is contradictory or unsupported by scientific studies. Most of it is market-driven - geared to promote related programs, products, or services. Some of it is downright dangerous.

For over eighty years the milk industry, through relentless advertising and the cooperation of our public school systems and the medical professions, has hammered a myth into the collective American psyche: that cow ' s milk is a healthy, calcium-rich food essential to building and maintaining strong bones and teeth. Surprisingly, our obsessive consumption of calcium derived from dairy products seems to be a detriment to our bones and our general health. Consider these facts: societies with low-calcium diets and only a fraction of our dairy consumption have less risk and prevalence of bone fracture. For years, numerous studies have shown a link between dairy consumption and a variety of common ailments including allergies, acne, constipation, colitis, eczema, colic, and ear infections, to name just a few. More recently, leading researchers have uncovered an aberrant protein in milk whose presence may explain why it is so strongly correlated to risk for heart disease, Type I diabetes, and symptoms of autism. A host of insidious diseases, including bovine tuberculosis, Johne ' s disease (implicated as a cause of Crohn's disease in humans) , leukemia and an AIDS-like condition, now infect many dairy herds. In this book we'll learn about the extensive list of dangerous contaminants routinelyfound in dairy foods. Yet this is not a book of doom, gloom and terrible truths presented without hope or remedy

Critically Compare and Contrast How Two Theories Would Differently Explain a Contemporary Crime P... more Critically Compare and Contrast How Two Theories Would Differently Explain a Contemporary Crime Problem of Your Choice